The International Career Compass. A Visual Tool for Global Decisions

INTERNATIONAL CAREER COMPASS

a visual tool for global decisions

Leslie Forman @leslieforman

My mind is all over the place.

I’m just not sure where to start.

How do you narrow down options for country and for a job?

I do also want to remain in the engineering profession, so that’s why things like teaching English don’t appeal to me as much.

I can’t decide if I should leave my job soon or get a few more years of experience in order to “have something to come back to” in case I don’t make it abroad.

How did you initially build a network?

What do you normally say to people like me who are unsure and hesitant to leave a “secure” life?

In my inbox:

The questions are personal.

query quandary request for information state of uncertainty and

doubt about what to do

The Problem:

WHO the well-traveled, ambitious and bored

How best to satisfy two conflicting urges: wanderlust and ambition? WHAT

WHEN in 2AM research bingeslying in bed, phone in hand

Quandary?

Think Visually.

Business Model Canvas

source: businessmodelgeneration.com

http://businessmodelgeneration.com



The Wind in Your Sails: What motivates you to embark on this adventure?


The Boat: What’s your current situation in life?


Navigation Lines: Which friends-of-friends can help you find relevant info + opportunities?


The Landing Position: Which port might be a good fit?



Which business models might fit this idea?

1-to-all: visual tools, website, niche media

1-to-many: multimedia book

1-on-1: personalized coaching

1-to-several: group training + public speaking

Partnerships: collaboration with service providersand tools catering to same audience

Thank you!Leslie Forman @leslieforman [email protected] leslieforman.com internationalcareercompass.com

Illustrations by Ignacio Barcelóignaciobarcelo.com :)

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